Home remedies for cold sores

When a cold sore strikes, be ready to start treating it with home remedies for cold sores. Your best chance of getting rid of it quickly is if you apply a cold sore treatment at the first sign of discomfort or redness. Home remedies for cold sores from brands such as Abreva, Releev and Zicam are made with different active ingredients for effective relief. Find a cold sore remedy among our selection here at Walgreens.com.

Relieving symptoms and more

Our assortment of cold sore treatments and Topical analgesics can help promote healin and relieve the pain that the sores cause. To get rid of a blister more quickly, you can use a cold sore gel. There are also cold sore medications available in sanitary applicators, tubes or easy-to-use pumps.

For canker sores and other discomfort

If you also get sores within the mouth, help get rid of them so that you can eat and drink comfortably again. There are canker sore patches, gels and more than can alleviate discomfort and help to heal. The barrier that some canker sore treatments form over the canker sores can protect them from irritants and speed healing.